Fractal & Son head West! A Disneyland PTR

A week from Tuesday I will heading to California with my son Sterg. Sterg's waterpolo team qualified for the Junior Olympics national tournament in Palo Alto. Conveniently, I have clients that will be near Los Angeles around the same time. These clients are more like good friends than clients. They retired and move out West a few years ago and I haven't met with them in person since. I've also heard rumors that the original Disneyland is in California. How fortuitous! When you add it all together you get;

a business meeting
dinner with old friends you haven't seen in awhile
a chance to visit DL for the first time and check out the improved DCA
visit the San Fran area for the first time and watch some good waterpolo

Certainly beats a stick in the eye!

For those that don't know; a little introduction. First some background. Sterg will be 16 soon and is truly blossoming into a pain in the ask teenager. For more detail - see my last TR. I love him to death but he knows how to push my buttons.

Here we are from a trip this year to the Florida Keys...

See what I mean?

Here's a much better picture. Must have caught him by surprise.

Next up...our plan of attack in California.

 

[Californian Elitist]

Ooooo, this thread will be fun! Can't wait to hear more.

 

[Billy6]

Sweet! Can I be your son for a bit and come too? Lol... Great stuff to Sterg on his accomplishment!

It's been a while since I have been to Disneyland. I was there for about half a day and went on the favorites but didnt really spend time taking in the place. But it was a great experience...

Today me and my daughter saw a commercial of the new Radiator Springs Racers ride and DCA, and she turned to me and said "let's go there next year daddy!"...So you gotta check it out for us!

 

[melflip8]

Very jealous of your report! I have a co-worker, who's sister will be in the Olympics in Water Polo for the US! Tell Sterg to keep it up.

 

[mamamouse]

WEll Chris ,I'm totally jealous!!! Hope you have an awesome time and one things for sure if yoou're writing a report I'll be in from start to finish ( i love ur tr's)

 

[coachwnh]

Youre going to love DL and DCA!! We spent a week there last month. Our first family trip as well. Things are so close together you get so much donw with very little walking. Have fun!!

 

[minnielaw]

Yay! Another Fractal TR in the wings! Can't wait to hear about the adventures of Sterg and his dad in Disneyland.

Congratulations to Sterg and his waterpolo teammates! What an accomplishment and an honor.

I totally feel you on the teenage boy thing...my son is turning 14 soon and it's already starting for me. I expect it will get much worse before it gets better. But gotta love their sweet boy hearts...puberty is difficult.

Can't wait to see another Disneyland TR! Have fun!

 

[Allie_Marie]

I hope you guys have an amazing time! San Fran is beautiful! I loved it there. I can't wait to read your TR. Good Luck to Sterg!

 

[Uncle Lupe]

A TR of two wild and crazy guys loose in San Francisco. Looks to be a fun time. Way to go Sterg.

 

[mousefreak]

Sounds like a great trip! Congrats to your son!

 

[DisneyDebNJ]

Firstly, congrats to your son!!!! WTG and best of luck!!! My love for Disney started with a trip to Disneyland when I was 10, it was awesome!!! Can't wait for your TR!!! Have a fabulous time!!!!

 

[fractal]

Ooooo, this thread will be fun! Can't wait to hear more.

Thanks! more coming soon.

Sweet! Can I be your son for a bit and come too? Lol... Great stuff to Sterg on his accomplishment!

It's been a while since I have been to Disneyland. I was there for about half a day and went on the favorites but didnt really spend time taking in the place. But it was a great experience...

Today me and my daughter saw a commercial of the new Radiator Springs Racers ride and DCA, and she turned to me and said "let's go there next year daddy!"...So you gotta check it out for us!

Lol! Sure- the more the merrier! Sterg loves waterpolo so he's psyched. His team also qualified last year. The teams on the West Coast are really good - but he thinks they have also have a pretty good team.

I'm excited to see DL and DCA. I need to do some serious planning to make sure we fit as much as possible.

 

[fractal]

Very jealous of your report! I have a co-worker, who's sister will be in the Olympics in Water Polo for the US! Tell Sterg to keep it up.

Lol! This all came together over the last month or so and we are fortunate to be able to go. Thanks - Sterg has a long way to go before the Olympics -but one never knows.

WEll Chris ,I'm totally jealous!!! Hope you have an awesome time and one things for sure if yoou're writing a report I'll be in from start to finish ( i love ur tr's)

Mammouse, I am definitely writing a report when I get back and will try to make you feel like you were right there with us!

Youre going to love DL and DCA!! We spent a week there last month. Our first family trip as well. Things are so close together you get so much donw with very little walking. Have fun!!

I'm incredibly excited! I don't know how much we will get done in the few days we have but will give it our best shot. Thanks!

Yay! Another Fractal TR in the wings! Can't wait to hear about the adventures of Sterg and his dad in Disneyland.

Congratulations to Sterg and his waterpolo teammates! What an accomplishment and an honor.

I totally feel you on the teenage boy thing...my son is turning 14 soon and it's already starting for me. I expect it will get much worse before it gets better. But gotta love their sweet boy hearts...puberty is difficult.

Can't wait to see another Disneyland TR! Have fun!

It should be short and sweet. Thanks for the congrats - they are right now in Connecticut playing some warm-up games. Good luck with your son. They love to test their boundaries. Thanks!

 

[fractal]

I hope you guys have an amazing time! San Fran is beautiful! I loved it there. I can't wait to read your TR. Good Luck to Sterg!

Thanks! Looking forward to San Fran as well.

A TR of two wild and crazy guys loose in San Francisco. Looks to be a fun time. Way to go Sterg.

Lol! We'll have fun as long as I don't kill him.

Sounds like a great trip! Congrats to your son!

Thanks!

Firstly, congrats to your son!!!! WTG and best of luck!!! My love for Disney started with a trip to Disneyland when I was 10, it was awesome!!! Can't wait for your TR!!! Have a fabulous time!!!!

Thanks! I'm ready to see DL for the first time. I'm also going to try to not compare and contrast ( as hard as that may be ) and enjoy it for what it is.

 

[DisneyDebNJ]

Thanks! Looking forward to San Fran as well.



Lol! We'll have fun as long as I don't kill him.




Thanks!




Thanks! I'm ready to see DL for the first time. I'm also going to try to not compare and contrast ( as hard as that may be ) and enjoy it for what it is.

You will ... different experience, yet the same interest. No doubt in my mind, you will have a terrific trip!!!

 

[fraser182]

I think it is awesome that you two will get some awesome time together. I loved it when I was younger and my Dad took me to Blackpool Pleasure beach. He is a legend.

 

[fraser182]

PS I bet he wont be a pain in the a** when it is just the two of you. From your last TR, it shows all the love you have for your family, and the love your kids have for you. They just want your attention... in a good way

 

[coachwnh]

take advantage of the early hour (if u are staying onsite) getting in at 7 am allows you to get so much done before 8 am and the public opening. just a heads up, you cannot get fastpasses during early hours. dont stand in line for an hour to get radiator springs racer fastpasses. just get in line and do the ride at 7 am. we did all three rides in cars land in about 2 hours by heading right to RSR. went to luigi, then to mater. have fun!!!

 

[johndoh]

So happy for your son and for your first DL/ DCA experience. DL is kind of our Disney homebase since it's much closer to where we live than WDW. You'll love the more "intimate" feeling of DL and can't wait to hear all about your trip plan and your TR after your trip.

 

[Captain Chaos]

Hope you enjoy your trip Fractal... Looking forward to your trip reports!